Living While Dying: Role Models for Dying Well

Death. For some, it signals the beginning of a more perfect life. For others, it is the end. Ultimately, for everyone, death is part of the life cycle and no amount of medical intervention will change that. Filmmaker Cathy Zheutlin became fascinated by the way that different cultures and religions view the death experience, and in the process, she has made a remarkable film titled Living While Dying, which features people who are going through that process and their varying emotions. Read the full article on HealthCentral about various philosophies surrounding death and watch touching interviews with those going through the process: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol   Related articles What Contributes to a Healthy Brain? (Minding Our Elders®)                Related StoriesHow Music Therapy Can Increase Quality of Life for Those in HospiceIs Our Youth-Obsessed Culture Making You Cognitively Old?Palliative Care: What It Is and How It Differs from Hospice 
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